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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Promotion of Solar Power Plants
For promotion of installation of solar power plants in domestic/residential sector, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy  is implementing Rooftop Solar Programme Phase II and providing financial support to individual households for installation of rooftop solar  plant. For individual households, CFA upto 40% of the benchmark cost is provided for RTS plants upto 3 kW capacity and 20% for RTS plants capacity beyond 3 kW and up to 10 kW. For Group Housing Societies/ Residential Welfare Associations , CFA is limited to 20% of the benchmark cost for RTS plants of capacity up to 500 kW used for supply of power to common facilities.
Under Rooftop Solar Programme Ph-II, no direct central financial support is provided to other categories of consumers, however, incentives are being provided to DISCOMs towards achievement in the installation of rooftop solar  plants in all sectors, including Government aided and private institutions. The incentive of 5% of the benchmark cost is provided for RTS capacity addition in a year beyond 10% and up to 15% of the baseline RTS capacity as on 31st March of the previous year, and incentives of 10% of the benchmark cost is provided for RTS capacity addition in a year beyond 15% of the baseline RTS capacity as on 31st March of the previous year.
This information was given by Shri R.K Singh, Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Ministry of Shipping issues direction to all Major Ports not to levy any penalties/charges/fees on any Port user for any delay caused due to COVID-19
In wake of outbreak of COVID-19 and same being declared as Pandemic, the Government of India has imposed a lockdown for a period of 21 days to contain COVID-19 Pandemic in the country. Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an addendum, specifically giving exceptions to the operations of Seaports for cargo movement and inter-state movement of Goods/cargo for inland and exports to ensure regular supply of goods in the country.
In accordance to the above and on receipt of representations from various stakeholders, the Ministry of Shipping on 24th March, 2020, issued an advisory to all Major Trusts for invoking “Force Majeure” clause on Port activities and Port operations.
Ministry of Shipping has now issued specific guidelines to Major Ports on Exemptions/Remissions on penalties, demurrages charges, fee, rentals levied on any Port user for any delay in Berthing/Loading/Unloading operations or evacuation/arrival of cargo caused due to lockdown measures from 22nd March, 2020 to 14th April, 2020. Major Ports have also been allowed to extend the completion of any project under implementation in PPP mode or otherwise. Moreover, Major Ports can permit waiver of all penal consequences with deferment of performance obligations as per concession agreement on case to case basis, for existing and operational PPP Projects.
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts launches an ‘Online request Transfer Portal’ for Gramin Dak Sevaks
The Department of Posts under Ministry of Communications has launched an ‘Online request Transfer Portal’ for Gramin Dak Sevaks , today. Shri Alok Sharma, Director General Postal Services launched the portal through Video Conference in the virtual presence of Chief Postmaster Generals of 23 Postal Circles and Senior Officers of the Department. While launching the portal he informed that the entire transfer process, from the stage of seeking applications from GDS to the stage of approval and issuing transfer orders, has now been made paperless and simple through the above portal.
The Department of Posts has the largest network of Post Offices in the world consisting of more than 1,56,000 Post Offices across India, out of which more than 1,31,000 Branch Post Offices  are in rural areas, where the Postal facilities are rendered through Gramin Dak Sevaks .
The launch of online request transfer portal is a huge step in bringing transparency and accountability in the governance processes by leveraging technology. The online process would also result in saving of the time and resources. Transfer of more than 5000 GDS has been approved through the online portal in one go on the day of launch.
Prime Minister's Office
PM spends two days with state Chief Secretaries
4 pillars of Infrastructure, Investment, Innovation and Inclusion will drive our efforts to boost good governance across sectors
Quality is essential in every sphere of the economy
End mindless compliances and outdated rules
Build synergy for realizing the vision of PM GatiShakti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi attended two day conference of the State Chief Secretaries in Delhi which ended today.
In a tweet thread, the Prime Minister elaborated on the wide range of subject that he emphasized during is interaction with the Chief Secretaries.
He tweeted:
"Over the last two days, we have been witnessing extensive discussions at the Chief Secretaries conference in Delhi. During my remarks today, emphasised on a wide range of subjects which can further improve the lives of people and strengthen India's development trajectory.
With the eyes of the world being on India, combined with the rich talent pool of our youth, the coming years belong to our nation. In such times, the 4 pillars of Infrastructure, Investment, Innovation and Inclusion will drive our efforts to boost good governance across sectors.
It is my firm belief that we have to continue strengthening our MSME sector. This is important in order to become Aatmanirbhar and boost economic growth. Equally important is to popularise local products. Also highlighted why quality is essential in every sphere of the economy.
Called upon the Chief Secretaries to focus on ending mindless compliances and those laws as well as rules which are outdated. In a time when India is initiating unparalleled reforms, there is no scope for over regulation and mindless restrictions.
Some of the other issues I talked about include PM Gati Shakti and how to build synergy in realising this vision. Urged the Chief Secretaries to add vigour to Mission LiFE and mark the International Year of Millets with wide-scale mass participation."
Prime Minister's Office
PM launches “PM-KISAN” from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh
PM unveils development projects for Gorakhpur and Eastern Uttar Pradesh
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi  from Gorakhpur today.
With the launch today, the first instalment of Rs 2,000 will be directly credited to the bank accounts of selected beneficiary farmers.
The Prime Minister congratulated the farmers for the launch of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi. He also congratulated farmer families engaged in dairy farming, and fisheries, as they now have access to Kisan Credit Cards.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that this day is etched in history, because the biggest scheme for farmers since independence, has begun today.
The Prime Minister said that the Government is determined to make the farmers capable and empowered. He said that the Government is working to provide all the necessary means to the farmers, to enable them to double their income by 2022.
About 12 crore farmers are expected to benefit from PM-KISAN. The Prime Minister said that through this scheme, Rs. 75,000 crore will be transferred to farmers’ accounts every year. He urged State Governments to send the lists of beneficiary farmers to the Union Government at the earliest, so that farmers can receive the benefit of this scheme in time.
The Prime Minister said that while the loan waivers announced periodically by earlier Governments, did not provide long term or comprehensive relief to the farmers, PM-KISAN will not only provide them relief, but will also mark a massive investment in the rural economy.
The Prime Minister said that PM-KISAN depends on direct transfer, and therefore the entire amount will reach the beneficiary.
He said that the Government is also investing about one lakh crore rupees to complete long pending irrigation projects, which will be of great and lasting help to farmers in many parts of the country. He also mentioned the 17 crore soil health cards, neem coating of urea, MSP for 22 crops at 50 percent above the cost price, PM Fasal Bima Yojana, and the e-NAM platform.
The Prime Minister said that farmers can now avail credit uptoRs. 1.60 lakh, through Kisan Credit Cards. He also touched upon other welfare schemes for the benefit of farmers.
The Prime Minister said that the entire region of Eastern Uttar Pradesh is undergoing rapid transformation. Industry, Connectivity and the Health sector are all witness to this change, he added.
He also said that about 10,000 crore rupees worth of projects for the development of Gorakhpur and Eastern Uttar Pradesh have been either inaugurated, or the foundation stone laid for them, today. He said these projects will improve ease of living. He said that schemes such as PM AwaasYojana, UjjwalaYojana, Ayushman Bharat etc are symbolic of the spirit of SabkaSaath, SabkaVikas.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Big relief for livestock, Agriculture Minister Shri Tomar launches indigenous vaccine for Lumpy Skin disease
Livestock along with human resource is the biggest asset of our country - Shri Tomar
Vaccine made by National Equine Research Center in collaboration with Indian Veterinary Research Institute
Providing a big relief to the livestock of the country, the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, today launched the indigenous vaccine Lumpi-ProVacInd to protect livestock from Lumpy Skin disease. The vaccine has been developed by the National Equine Research Center, Hisar  in collaboration with the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izzatnagar . Describing this vaccine as a milestone for eradicating the Lumpy disease, Shri Tomar said that livestock, along with human resource, is the biggest asset of our country, which we have a big responsibility to preserve and prosper.
Shri Tomar said that yet another new dimension has been set by developing this vaccine under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research . He congratulated the scientists of the Equine Research Center and the Veterinary Research Institute for developing the Lumpi disease vaccine. Ever since the disease came to India in 2019, research institutes have been engaged in developing the vaccine.
Shri Tomar expressed happiness that scientists accepted this as a challenge and undertaking limited trials in a short period, have developed a vaccine 100% effective complying with all standards, which will be effective in getting rid of the Lumpy disease.
Shri Tomar directed the concerned officials to provide this vaccine in large numbers at the earliest for relief to the cattle. He said that there are thirty crore livestock in the country, considering the plight of mute animals, all possible measures should be taken to provide them relief at the earliest.
Shri Tomar said that earlier too, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, our scientists developed a vaccine to protect against Corona, which benefited the whole country as well as other countries.
Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala, Minister of State for Agriculture, Shri Kailash Choudhary, Secretary Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Jatindra Nath Swain, Director General of ICAR, Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Deputy Director General Dr. B. N. Tripathi, Dr. Triveni Dutt, Director, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Dr. Yashpal, Director, National Equine Research Center and other senior officers were present on the occasion.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Why would you go to 17th Mumbai International Film Festival, let us know on our Twitter @PIB_India / @PIBMumbai
Mumbai, 27th May 2022
“Kaun hi jaayega Mumbai International Film Festival?!” – did any of you come across this question from a friend, your peers or your inner voice?
Why would you come to watch a film at the 17th MIFF when you have million other options at the click of a button?
Are documentary films boring or animation films only for Children?
Not anymore!
Spare just five minutes and take a glance at what is awaiting you at the 17th MIFF to get answers to all your questions.
MIFF is all about the unconventional. For film buffs and art lovers in search of soul soothing stories, ‘MIFF’ is the answer. If you genuinely appreciate good film making, spread the word and walk in for a great experience at MIFF.
17th MIFF is in hybrid mode and it is FREE
MIFF is offering around 400 films in its 17th edition both in online and offline mode. So enjoy films from the comfort of your home or walk-in to the Films Division complex, Pedder Road, South Mumbai for an all together new experience. For students and media, the screenings are FREE. For others who visit Films Division, pay a nominal registration fee of just Rs. 300/- at https://miff.in/ for the entire event and immerse yourself in this extravaganza.
The online mode of viewing is absolutely free of cost for all.
Don’t worry about being starved either of entertainment or food as you will get to taste cuisine from the food stalls of Tunga, Shalimar, Amchi mumbai, Medha Kitchen, Chetan food and lovely drinks from Coke
So Mann bhi bharegaa and Pet bhi!
Moreover you will get to be part of lively interactions with the stalwarts like the renowned wildlife filmmaker Nallamuthu, Oscar Winner and renowned sound designer Resul Pookutty, writer and lyricist Prasoon Joshi and many more druing the festival.
Checkout the screening schedule on MIFF webiste under ‘Screenings’
So Kon Kon Aa Raha Hai @ #MIFF2022 mein?
You can thank us later!
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Blue Revolution” Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying had implemented a Centrally Sponsored Scheme on “Blue Revolution” Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries” for a period of five years between 2015-16 to 2019- 20 focuses mainly on increasing fisheries production and productivity in inland and marine sectors of the country. The Blue Revolution Scheme with its multi dimensional activities provided financial assistance to various States/UTs you TS for overall Development of Fisheries in the country during the past five years. The state-wise funds released under the said Blue Revolution scheme by the Department of Fisheries during the last five years are furnished at Annexure- I. Besides, the entire Central share sanctioned to the State Governments of Assam and West Bengal under Blue Revolution scheme had been utilized by State Governments.
The year wise details of fish seed hatchery sanctioned under the erstwhile Blue Revolution scheme and ongoing PMMSY scheme between 2017- 18 2021- 22 are as under.
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Under the erstwhile Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries a total of 250 nos fishermen houses sanctioned for Assam and 422 nos of fishermen houses were approved for West Bengal. Besides, the post harvest infrastructure facilities comprising 9 nos cold storage/ice plants, 16 nos refrigerates/ insulated vehicles, 10 nos live fish vending centers, 103 nos Motorcycle with ice box, 937 cycles with ice boxes and 185 numbers three Wheeler with ice box including E-rickshaw for fish vending approved for Assam. Whereas, in case of West Bengal 2 nos of refrigerated/insulated vehicles and 50 nos of motorcycle with ice box approved during 2017 – 18 under Blue Revolution Scheme. However, the Government of West Bengal has not submitted any proposal since last three years.
This information was given by Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
National Financial Reporting Authority
Shri Rao Inderjit Singh inaugurates seminar on “High Quality Financial Reporting Framework through Effective Independent Oversight” during Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Iconic Day celebrations by NFRA under Ministry of Corporate Affairs
National Financial Regulatory Authority  organised a seminar on “High Quality Financial Reporting Framework through Effective Independent Oversight” here today as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav  week-long celebrations by Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
AKAM celebrations were inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in March 2021 which marked 75-week countdown to the 75th Anniversary of our independence in August, 2022. The celebrations will continue for a year thereafter until August 2023.
Union Minister of State  for Statistics & Programme Implementation; Planning; and MoS, Corporate Affairs Shri Rao Inderjit Singh inaugurated the seminar and the event and delivered a keynote address. Shri Rajesh Verma, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, participated as Guest of Honour. Earlier, Dr Ajay Bhushan Pandey, NFRA, Chairperson, welcomed the dignitaries.
An All-India level quiz competition was also conducted on MyGov portal of the Government of India in December- January 2022 so as to encourage the younger cohorts especially students in the audit regulation and compliance requirements, which saw a massive turnout of more than 27000 participants. Winners of the All-India level Quiz conducted by NFRA in December-January, 2022 were felicitated by the Union Minister of State.
The event saw participation from experts in regulation of audit and accounting standards, both from the domestic and the international arena. An expert from Certified Public Accountants and Auditing Oversight Board, Japan addressed the session on “Global experiences about review of Audit Quality and Financial Reporting”.
Two panel discussions on “Independent Audit Regulators-India & Global Scenario” and “Enhancing Financial Reporting Quality-Role of Independent Oversight Bodies” were held with representations from the academic and the corporate sector. NFRA members Sri Praveen Tewari and Smt Smita Jhingran moderated the panel discussions.
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in Rajkot
The Income Tax Department carried out a search and seizure operation on 24.08.2021 on a group based in Rajkot. The group is among Gujarat’s prominent real estate builders & developers and is actively engaged in real estate, construction and land trading businesses in and around Rajkot. More than 40 premises were covered in the operation.
During the course of search and seizure operation many incriminating documents, loose sheets, digital evidences etc. were seized indicating involvement of the group in unaccounted transactions. Substantial evidence of transactions outside the regular books of accounts, unaccounted cash expenses, cash advances received and interest paid in cash, has been found. Evidence of on-money payments in real estate projects-flats, shops and land deals has also been found. Total unaccounted cash receipts in various projects of approximately Rs. 350 crore have been unearthed alongwith corroborative evidences. Further, evidence related to land purchase of approximately Rs. 154 crore has also been found, out of which, Rs. 144 crore was purportedly paid in cash.
Overall, the search and seizure operation has resulted in detection of concealment of income in excess of Rs. 300 crore spread over various assessment years, which is likely to go up. Unaccounted cash of more than Rs. 6.40 crore and jewellery amounting to Rs. 1.70 crore has been seized from different premises. Furthermore, promissory notes to the tune of Rs. 4 crore have also been found and seized. 25 lockers have been found during the course of the search operation which have been put under prohibitory orders. The search operation is still continuing.
Further investigations are in progress.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Emergency Response Support System  is operational in 27 States/UTs: Shri G. Kishan Reddy
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, in a written reply to a question regarding the salient features, working and the role of the Emergency Response Support System in reducing the crime specially against women, in Lok Sabha today, said that Emergency Response Support System  seeks to enable a Pan-India, single, internationally recognized number i.e. 112 based emergency response mechanism for various emergencies with computer aided dispatch of field resources to a person in distress. This service can be accessed through call, SMS, email and the 112 India Mobile app, which includes SHOUT facility for added safety to women and children. ERSS has been made operational in 27 States/UTs.
Replying to other query on the initiatives taken by the Government to strengthen the proactive community policing and the awareness measures regarding the ERSS-Dial 112 undertaken by the Government, the Minister said that ‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. The States are responsible for maintaining law and order, protecting life and property of the citizens in their respective jurisdictions. Various States and Union Territories  have developed and launched initiatives for providing citizen centric services to facilitate proactive community policing. Ministry of Home Affairs as well as States/UTs have undertaken awareness measures on 112, including 112 India mobile app, in the print, electronic and digital media.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Viswanathan Anand on winning World Rapid Chess Championship
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Viswanathan Anand on winning World Rapid Chess Championship.
PM said, " Congratulations Viswanathan Anand .You have proven your mettle time and again. Your tenacity inspires us. India is proud of your exemplary success at the World Rapid Chess Championship."